Geologist-Coal Quality - Stockton Mine 10423

About the role

The Coal Quality (CQ) Geologist plays a crucial role within our Stockton operation, working as part of a specialised team to ensure our coal products meet customer specifications. You'll contribute to geologist efficient plans for producing, blending, and delivering coal.

Responsibilities

• Actively champion health & safety by familiarising yourself with and implementing safety legislation and our Safety Management System, including Standard Operating Practices (SoPs). You'll also conduct daily equipment and work area inspections, identify and report hazards and incidents, and actively participate in investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Contribute to strategic planning and execution by developing and reviewing annual, 3-year, and life-of-mine coal plans.
• Optimise sales and logistics by assisting with coordinating key internal stakeholders (operations, mine planning, marketing, and logistics) to implement optimal life-of-mine sales plans. You'll also support the coordination of the Rolling Three Month Coal and Logistics Plan.
• Provide precise performance monitoring & reporting to management on coal quality order performance against modelled expectations. You'll also assist with reporting on product type generation, identifying deficiencies in coal release volumes and qualities against shipping schedules, and proposing data-driven solutions or improvements.
• Ensure quality assurance by rigorously monitoring coal quality, quantity, and movement to ensure unwavering compliance with customer specifications.
• Deliver clear operational instruction & communication, providing timely, detailed verbal and written mining instructions to Operational Supervisors and Superintendents. You'll also effectively communicate complex Coal Quality requirements to other Stockton Mine/BT Mining personnel and support teams involved in coal mining activities, ensuring technical understanding across departments.
• Drive continuous improvement by actively participating in the enhancement of operational processes, performance metrics, and reporting across the team. This includes proactive engagement in discussions about site safety, participation in Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA), and consistent use of risk management tools.
• Contribute to cost minimisation by actively working to reduce coal rehandle and production costs through effective scheduling, reconciliation, and mining optimisation strategies.

Culture & Benefits

• Monday – Friday residential role (43.75 hours per week)
• Salary range - $110,000 - $120,000
• Relocation assistance including:
• Relocation to Westport
• Assistance finding permanent accommodation
• Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)

To Apply

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Please note:

• Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
• Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.